Do you want to study how live performing arts open young children to others and to the unfamiliar?

A unique, fully funded PhD is now open at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), exploring how performing arts shape young children’s social development.

This interdisciplinary PhD combines lab and field experiments with behavioural and physiological measures to examine how early art experiences promote pro-sociality, synchrony, awe, and imaginative exploration.

This interdisciplinary opportunity combines psychology, developmental science, and the performing arts, offering a rare chance to study creativity and human development together.

Key Details

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Start Date: September 2026
• Application Deadline: 13 May 2026
• Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 per month (fully funded)

Why This PhD is Unique

• Study the impact of live performing arts on children
• Combine social psychology and developmental science
• Use behavioural, physiological, and computational methods
• Collaborate with festivals, artists, and cultural institutions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and conduct lab and real-world experiments with children
• Collect and analyze behavioural and physiological data
• Explore concepts such as empathy, synchrony, and imagination
• Work closely with families, artists, and researchers
• Publish findings and present at international conferences

QUALIFICATION

• Candidates with a Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field
• Strong quantitative and coding skills
• Experience or interest in working with children
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary research

BENEFITS

• Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 per month (fully funded)

• Work within the Amsterdam Arts & Social Sciences Lab
• Access to advanced research labs and facilities
• Join a strong international research network
• Benefit from training, conferences, and career development opportunities

Why This Matters

• This PhD explores how art shapes empathy, connection, and imagination in children, contributing to improved education, well-being, and social development.

How to Apply

Apply here. https://werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/phd-position-how-performing-arts-shape-young-children-s-social-development-netherlands-14977

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